
Citharexylum flexuosum
Citharexylum flexuosum
Citharexylum flexuosum is a slow-growing ornamental tree from Peru in the Verbenaceae family, valued for its fragrant flowers and attractive form. It prefers partial shade to dappled light and consistently moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered garden position. This species is extremely rare in cultivation and is primarily of interest to collectors of South American or rare woody plants.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
120″ – 300″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
60″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Moist And Allow The Top 2 Inches To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
5 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 200″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.